William was born about 1845, the son of unknown parents. The place is not known.
His wife was Jane Shaw, who he married in ABT 1867 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland. They had no known children.
| Event | Date | Details | Source | Multimedia | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | ABT 1845 |
| Attribute | Date | Description | Details | Source | Multimedia | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | newspaper compositor |